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Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian chess great Vladimir Kramnik has sued world chess governing body FIDE for defamation in a Swiss civil court after he became the subject of an inquiry for allegedly harassing players with “unsubstantiated” cheating claims following the death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. Kramnik posted on ‘X’ … Read more

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters World No.1 Magnus Carlsen showed his endgame genius yet again to add a record-extending ninth world Blitz title to the Rapid gold medal he won two days back, but Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi suffered a massive meltdown in the semifinal to settle for a bronze in … Read more

The nationwide selection trials for the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026 will be conducted between January 17 and February 7, 2026, across Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata, followed by final selections at the Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai. There are three categories: Women’s (under-40), Rookie (age 15-21) and TVS Apache RR310 (participant … Read more

An Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force set up by the Sports Ministry has pointed out “systemic deficits” in India’s sports administration, including “inadequate and ill-equipped” athletes for governance roles, and recommended the setting up of an autonomous statutory body to train a specialised cadre that would also feature IAS officers. The 170-page report of the Task … Read more

Magnus Carlsen finished on 9/13, suffering a second setback on the day against Caruana after overlooking a rook. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Top Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun Magnus Carlsen and emerge joint leader, with the Norwegian world No.1 slamming the table in frustration, on day … Read more

Rithvik Sanjeevi. Photo: Special Arrangement Twenty-two-year-old Rithvik Sanjeevi of Tamil Nadu took a major step in his budding badminton career by clinching his first men’s singles title at the Senior National championships in Vijayawada on Sunday (December 28, 2025). “I’m thrilled. My family, coaches at Hatsun Badminton Centre, Sivakasi, and trainers are all happy. This … Read more

Rithvik Sanjeevi. | Photo Credit: K.V.S .GIRI Twenty-two-year-old Rithvik Sanjeevi of Tamil Nadu took a major step in his budding badminton career by clinching his first men’s singles title at the Senior National championships in Vijayawada on Sunday. “I’m thrilled. My family, coaches and trainers at the Hatsun Badminton Centre, Sivakasi, are all happy. This … Read more

“Congratulations to Koneru Humpy, who finished strongly at the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha, securing the Bronze medal in the women’s section,” PM Modi said. File | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 29, 2025) commended Indian chess stalwart Koneru Humpy and young Arjun Erigaisi for winning the … Read more

Surya Charishma Tamiri was in for quite the memorable end to 2025. First came the biggest moment of her young career: the 19-year-old fought back from a game down to defeat Tanvi Patri 17-21, 21-12, 21-14 and clinch her maiden title at the Senior National Badminton Championships, the women’s singles crown confirming her arrival on … Read more

The silver jubilee of Anand’s golden triumph

Triumphant: Pipers ended Continental’s two-year reign. | Photo Credit: GCL The reign of Triveni Continental Kings is finally over. There is a new champion at the Global Chess League. Alpine SG Pipers scored a convincing victory in the final over Continental Kings — the winner of the first two editions of the league — at … Read more

Irina Krush. | Photo Credit: GCL They crowded her. The little kids, the women. They wanted her autograph on the chessboard, a selfie with her. Irina Krush didn’t disappoint anyone. She was at the fan zone of the Global Chess League, at the Royal Opera House, taking a break from her commentary. A couple of … Read more

Hou Yifan beat her old rival Koneru Humpy at the Global Chess League in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: GCL Hou Yifan hadn’t exactly set the Arabian Sea — just a stone’s throw away from her hotel — on fire during the first half of the Global Chess League. She just won one of her six … Read more

P.V. Sindhu at a showroom inauguration in Chennai on Sunday. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU India’s ace shuttler and multiple Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu, who endured a relatively subdued 2025 season due to injuries, said she is now match-fit and raring to go. The forced break, Sindhu revealed, proved beneficial as it allowed her to … Read more

Anthony Joshua, right, punches Jake Paul during their heavyweight boxing match on December 19, 2025, in Miami | Photo Credit: AP MIAMI Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight on Friday (December 19, 2025) night. The two-time heavyweight champion displayed why he is one of the sport’s elite … Read more

.After India, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is keen to stage the 2036 Olympics, earned the dubious distinction of reporting the highest number dope positive cases for the third consecutive year, the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) gave a positive picture saying the increase in the number of positive cases was the result … Read more

Every country has the right to bid and host the Olympics, Jassim Abdulaziz Al Jassim, Chief Executive Officer, Local Organising Committee for Football Events in Qatar, told reporters on Wednesday, reaffirming the country’s wish to host the 2036 Games. India, where the 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held, has also expressed interest in hosting the … Read more

CSK in particular splurged on two uncapped Indian players, setting an auction record. It was also interesting to see how teams changed their strategies on capped international players towards the end of the auction. Who was your hottest pick? And what did you think about the teams’ strategies? Published – December 17, 2025 07:23 pm … Read more

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov’s win against Richard Rapport proved crucial for Mumba Masters. | Photo Credit: GCL There is hardly any home advantage in chess, but upGrad Mumba Masters is making it seem there is. The Masters posted their second successive win at the Global Chess League, overcoming Fyers American Gambits 9-7 at the Royal Opera House … Read more

The Indian squash team that won the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 in Chennai on Sunday, December 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU The Express Avenue Mall was packed, and the Indian team delivered a performance worthy of the occasion. Backed by vociferous support, the host produced a clinical and commanding display to overwhelm … Read more

P.V. Nandhidhaa. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It has a been an up-and-down year for P.V. Nandhidhaa. A second straight National title has probably come at the right time for 29-year-old Tamil Nadu player, who is now keen to focus on improving her rating and on being consistent. “This is a very important (win) for me. Last … Read more

Aman Sehrawat in Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat is looking forward to making his Pro Wrestling League (PWL) debut and returning to the Asian championships after two years before building up for the Asian Games in 2026. Having seen the rise of his senior … Read more

Anahat Singh, foreground, outlasted Nour Heikal in a marathon contest. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran India stormed into the final of the SDAT Squash World Cup with an emphatic 3-0 victory over defending champion Egypt at the Express Avenue Mall here on Saturday, achieving a historic first for the host nation in the competition. Seeded second, … Read more